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INVESTING IN
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What’s the news heading into 2010?
INNOVATION
W
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opportunity for key suppliers in the electronics manufacturing
Take a hands on approach to
manufacturing quality
industry to look back over the past year, present their current
thoughts and then gaze into the future.
The overriding theme seems to be that the electronics production
sector reacted swiftly to counter the effects of the credit crunch and
resulting recession. Better management systems, more flexible
labour agreements and higher levels of automation are likely to have
played their role. This offered a breathing space for OEMs, CEMs and
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suppliers to reduce their costs, focus on their core skills and plan
Key suppliers present their views for
for the future.
2010 and beyond
The message of this issue is that investment and innovation are alive
and well, with suppliers continuing to open new facilities and launch
new products. During the three recessions I have worked through I have
always been concerned that one of the biggest losers would be product
development departments. Gladly, I have always been proved wrong.
One noticeable feature of such forward thinking businesses is their
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ability to act local and think global, thus providing the level of care
A splash of product innovations
individual customers require, while operating at a scale that protects
to start the year
them from recession.
The suppliers featured in this issue have put considerable effort into
researching and presenting their thoughts for 2010. Please read their
comments with care and make direct contact to seek further advice.
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